Israel's military and intelligence leadership largely oppose the emerging Iran nuclear deal, warning it fails to address Tehran's ballistic missile program and its network of regional proxies. This internal friction highlights the growing isolation of Israel as global powers move toward accommodation with Iran, a nation that has repeatedly declared its intent to destroy the Jewish state. Scripture warns of a coming coalition of nations aligned against Israel in the last days, with Iran — historically identified as Persia — named among them in Ezekiel 38:5.